Meaning of show-out | Babel Free
Definitions
A surreptitious signal made by an informer to the police contact, indicating that it is safe to approach.
Examples
“On entering the venue, the detective had to avoid⟳ approaching or acknowledging whoever he was meeting. First, the detective had to wait⟳ for the 'show⟳ out'. This consisted of a brief nod, signalling that there was nobody around who might blow⟳ the informer's cover⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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